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Fiction Tools


Keep a Change Log
When I’m working on longer projects, I’ve found it helpful to use a tool I’ve picked up from my day job: a change log.
Randy
Apr 22, 20202 min read


Conflict
You’ve probably heard that every story has to have conflict, which is absolutely true. But many writers, especially less-experienced ones, m
Randy
Apr 7, 20202 min read


Vocabulary
Vocabulary
One of the most uncomfortable experiences I’ve had as a reader is trying to get through something written by someone who was try
Randy
Mar 24, 20202 min read


Try Something New
For many of us, being comfortable is one of our paramount goals.
Randy
Mar 10, 20202 min read


Point of View
This week, let’s take a look at the power of a much less well-considered element of fiction writing: point of view.
Randy
Feb 24, 20203 min read


Building a World
Creating a setting for your story.
Randy
Feb 11, 20202 min read


Consume Purposefully
We're all familiar with the phrase, "You are what you eat."
Randy
Jan 28, 20201 min read


Writing is Hard
“If writing seems hard, it’s because it is hard. It’s one of the hardest things people do.”
Randy
Jan 14, 20202 min read


Just Do It!
I've talked to a number of aspiring writers who have great ideas for what they want to write.
Randy
Dec 30, 20192 min read


Basic Character Building
Hello and welcome to the Chimera Creative Partners blog! We'll be posting biweekly (in the twice-a-week sense) on How-to Tuesdays and...
Randy
Dec 9, 20193 min read
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